$985,000

Set on 18.7 acres just outside Council, this property offers the space, improvements and versatility to embrace the rural Idaho lifestyle. The substantial 5-bedroom home provides approximately 4,811 finished square feet with 2 full and 2 half baths, hardwood floors, a formal living room with propane fireplace, separate family room, formal dining area and breakfast nook. The spacious kitchen includes a breakfast bar and pantry, while the walkout basement adds flexible living and recreation space with a pellet stove and half bath rough-plumbed for a future shower. A wide porch wraps around three sides of the home, creating an inviting place to relax, entertain and take in the mountain views. Outside, a private pond and creek, established perennial gardens, orchard, grapes and generous garden space create a setting made for growing your own food, keeping chickens, raising horses or simply enjoying the privacy and freedom of nearly 19 acres. A detached 4-car garage with attached shop, large wood/storage shed, large garden shed and chicken coop provide exceptional space for equipment, projects, hobbies and recreational toys. With year-round access near Council, this is an ideal homestead for hunting, fishing, hiking, riding and exploring the abundant public lands and four-season recreation of west-central Idaho.